Local News Briefs Relay From Trails and Towns
Deputy U S Marshal Hill returned from Lookout and Sand Mountains after federal business in one of Alabama’s most dangerous sections for officers. Montevallo offers the best coal for heat. The flag over the central fire station draws criticism. a new flag has been raised over the government building. University glee club may perform here this winter under Baraca Bible class. Donahoo and Co advertise buggy and live stock deals. Lodge meetings and social events fill the week with notes on Odd Fellows and D O G tree climbing contests.
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U. 8
B. H. Hill
Lookout
Sand Mountains
Mr. Hill
Alabama
Lights Fail During Parker Memorial Service
At Parker Memorial church last night the electricity failed during the B Y P U service causing a delay in the regular service until gas lighting could be arranged. During Dr Foster's sermon lights flickered on and off with the cause of the outage remaining unknown.
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Parker Memorial Church
Moses
Foster
Foreman Antonio Neuriter Injured in Freight Car Fall
Antonio Neuriter, yard foreman at Western Steel Car and Foundry, injured when he fell from a freight car Saturday afternoon. Reported to be better today. injuries described as not serious. Donahoo & sell coal. 'Phone 82.
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Antonio Neuriter
Western Steel Car and Foundry Company
This date in history highlights notable events
Key dates listed include 1670 the highwayman Claude Duval executed, 1793 Louis XVI guillotined, 1829 Sweden’s King Oscar II born, 1854 Tayleur wreck off Dublin with 290 lives lost, 1859 historian Henry Hallam died, born 1778, and 1860 Captain Harrison of the Great.
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Louis XVI
France
Oscar II
Sweden
Tayleur
Dublin
Henry Hallam
Timeline of notable events from 1887 to 1906
A compact roll of industry and tragedy items: 1887 interstate commerce bill passage noted. 1892 surgical institute fire in Indianapolis claimed nineteen lives. 1901 defaulter Neely surrendered to Cuban authorities. 1906 death of King Christian IX of Denmark born April 8, 1818.
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Eastern
Southampton
Surgical Institute
Indianapolis
U. S
Neely
Christian IX
Denmark
The Star Mira Struggles for Existence and Brightness
Garrett P. Serviss discusses Mira, a 300 year known variable star in the New York American. The star alternates between invisibility and extraordinary brightness, with eruptions roughly every 331 days. He speculates on hydrogen burning flares and ties Mira’s fate to a universal fate of stars and mortal life.
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Dante
Garrett P. Serviss
New York American
Silent hair request causes barber confusion
A chatty barber asks his silent patient how he wants his hair cut. The patient insists on minimal narration and silence. The barber confers with the shop owner, puzzled if the man in the chair is mad or a forej, as the victim finally explains he wants the job done in silence.
Strange Fog Signal In Boston Harbor
In foggy Boston harbor passengers on the Nan tasket Beach line hear a faint metallic sound not a bell. A large tripod silhouette appears from the mist with a steel triangle at its apex, signaling ships to steer carefully through the channel.
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Boston Harbor
Nantasket Beach
Guaranteed Mi-o-na Stomach Remedy Promise
The Scarbrough Drug Company offers a full refund if Mi-o-na fails to cure stomach troubles. Unlike digestives, Mi-o-na strengthens stomach muscles so they can handle food naturally. Priced at 50 cents a box, it is backed by an absolute guarantee with every box.
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Scarbrough Drug Company
Mi-o-na
Cap and Capstan Language Through Time in Trade Slang
This excerpt traces the evolving sense of chap and chapman from the sixteenth century casual term for a trader to a broader notion of a companion or bound associate. It notes shifts toward informal use in social dealings and links to Shakespearean usage, hinting at the word’s flexible, evolving meaning across eras.
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Wilkes
Gas Coke Delivered At Four Fifty Per Ton
Anniston Electric and Gas Co advertises gas coke as the cleanest cheapest fuel for grates and base burners. Delivered at 4 dollars 50 cents per ton with telephone contact 109 for orders.
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Anniston Electric & Gas CO
Favorite Prescription for Nursing Mothers and Women
Advertising blurb claims Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription restores vigor for nursing and expectant mothers and relief for weak women with headaches back pain and pelvic issues. Promotes nourishment for babies and states the formula is alcohol free glyceric extract with ingredients printed on the wrapper and invites readers to request a booklet for composition and endorsements.
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Ife
Pierce
Affaio
N. Y
Boston's Lack of Humor and the Revolution’s Relics
Charles Whitman critiques Boston for venerating Revolutionary relics over current wit, noting Faneuil Hall and Old South as monuments to past clashes. He argues English readers see the Revolution with cooler perspective, while Boston’s reverence for liberty moves beyond a practical yoke, favoring grand declarations over real progress.
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Boston
Eengland
Copley
Faneuil
Covent Garden
Peter Faneuil
Old South
Otis
Liberty
Spain
American Statesman
Charles Whitley
Blackwood's Magazine
How to Avoid Pneumonia By Foley’s Honey and Tar
An advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a remedy to prevent pneumonia and expel the cold. It claims the product stops coughs and acts as a mild laxative, urging consumers to choose the genuine yellow package from Elam Ordway and Houser.
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Foley
Elam, Ordway & Houser
A Little Sareenatic Grocery Exchange
An old woman enters a grocer and requests a pennyworth of carrots. She asks if the grocer has “hot thraw” to add. He blurts out a rapid, humorous line about throwing in a sack of tefties, apples, turnips, oranges, a horse, and calrt when busy, inviting her to return if unsatisfied.
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Loudon
Countryman and California photographer dispute over half price portrait
A Pennsylvania man agreed with a California photographer for a half length portrait at half price. Upon delivery the sitter reacted with strong, insulting remarks after receiving a view from the waistband down, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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California
Philadelphia Inquirer
New Curate and Mrs. Bikl yns Question His Status
Dialogue reveals a curate probing whether a husband is a permanent invalid. Mrs. Billyns replies the husband is not permanently infirm. the doctor says he cannot last a month.
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Elam, Ordway & Houser.
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Foley
Elam
Ordway & Houser
Notice to Creditors Estate of Martha A Jordon
Letters of administration granted for Martha A Jordon in Calhoun County Alabama on January 7 1907. Creditors must present claims within the legal period or be barred. Public notice issued by the probate court and judge Emmett F Crook.
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Martha A. Jordon
Emmett F. Crook
Calhoun County
Alabama
Calhoun County Bill on Office Supplies Purchases
A proposed act in Alabama would authorize Calhoun County officers to buy books blanks stationery postage and office fixtures for their offices. Purchases require certification by the purchasing officer and receipt of goods before warrants are drawn. Existing conflicting laws would be repealed.
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Calhoun County
Alabama
Bell
Commissioners’ Court
Notice to stockholders Calhoun Home Building Company meeting
Notice to stockholders states a meeting at the company's office near Tenth and Noble streets at 2 o clock on Monday February 4 1907. The vote will decide increasing capital stock from 10000 paid in to an authorized 50000, elect additional directors, and handle other business. W F Johnston secretary.
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Calhoun Home Building Company
Eorner Tenth
Noble Streets
W. F. Johston
Bee'y
Calhoun Home Building Company Invites Investors
To investors. Your attendance at a meeting of the present stockholders of the Calhoun Home Building Company is invited at which time the company's plans will be explained. The notice notes an opportunity for a safe, good paying investment in a home enterprise. Secretary W F Johnston signs.
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Calhourn Home Building Company
Calhoun Home Building
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G. W. Persell
North
Anniston City Furniture Co
Undertaking Dept
Furniture Dept
Court House
Noble Street
E. L. Turner & CO
Anniston
City National Bank
G.H. Brummell & CO
Brummell & Pinson
Twelfth Street
Nearegintard Ave
Anniston Electric & Gas Company
Montevallo
R. O. Watson
W. G. Burdett
Phone
RB. O. Watson
Donahoo & Co
Mts
University Glee Club
Baraca Bible Class
Mtr
Wathoun Lodge
Oo. Bolt
Calhoun
J. L. M. Curry Council No
Jail
Blue Mountain Hall
Donahoo
Claude Duval
Harrison
Mira
Jan
W. F. Johnston
Hicks
Seamer
Cater Grocery Co
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